Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

9:30am EDT

Intro to Lesson Planning | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School

Monday September 15, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Lucas Middle School

Presenters: Brian Whyte | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Lucas Middle School
Description: Introduction to the Gradual Release Model of teaching with Montessori Elements.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 15, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Lucas Middle School

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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8:00am EDT

Lucas Middle School: Planning Math Lessons with DPS Curriculum Resources | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School

Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Lucas Middle School

Presenters: Alina Castillo | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist
Location: Lucas Middle School
Description: Secondary math teachers will take part in a two-part professional learning experience that begins with instructional rounds to observe and reflect on effective teaching practices. Following the observations, teachers will explore how to use curriculum resources to plan engaging, standards-aligned math lessons that foster problem-solving, discourse, and deeper understanding.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School

Mathematics, 8th Grade

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1:45pm EDT

District Specialist Planning Day | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Lucas Middle School

Presenters: Brian Whyte | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School
Description: ELA and math will work with district specialists to expand their use of district resources (Studysync, Reveal) and to develop future lessons.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Lucas Middle School

Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | ELA, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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1:30pm EST

Content Vertical Alignment Meetings | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST

Lucas Middle School

Presenters: Brian Whyte | [email protected] | TLC; Madelyne Pieringer | [email protected] | Magnet Coordinator; George Ward | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Vernia Cotton | [email protected] | Asst Principal
Location: Lucas Middle School
Description: Participants will discuss content and standard alignment and share and adopt content area best practices.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Lucas Middle School

Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | ELA, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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Durham Public Schools PL

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